Haitian football is celebrating a historic milestone for one of its most storied clubs, after Violette Athletic Club (VAC) dominated the 2025-2026 D1 Paryaj Lakay Closing Series final with a resounding 4-0 victory over Baltimore SC to lock in an unprecedented national double.
Known across the country by its beloved nickname “The Old Tiger,” the iconic blue and white side had already claimed the opening series championship earlier in the season after a tightly contested matchup against Baltimore. In the decisive closing final hosted at Parc Sainte-Thérèse, VAC delivered a near-flawless performance to repeat their success and cement their legacy as the dominant force in Haitian football this campaign.
The Haitian Football League (LHF) confirmed that the win was secured through clinical finishing from four separate Violette AC attackers: Daison Norestant got the side off to a flying start, finding the back of the net just five minutes into the match to put VAC 1-0 up. Jerry Anis doubled the lead in the 35th minute, extending the gap before halftime and putting Baltimore on the back foot. After a tight second half, Clavens Exantus put the result beyond doubt in the 77th minute with VAC’s third, before substitute Stay Plaisimond capped off the rout with a fourth goal in the 87th minute.
Along with the team title, individual honors were handed out to two standout Violette AC contributors: Gooly Elien earned the title of Best Goalkeeper of the Closing Series, while Woodensky Pierre took home the honor of Best Player of the tournament.
With this historic national double – claiming both the opening and closing series titles in the same season – Violette AC has written a new glowing chapter in its long, decorated history, reaffirming its status as one of Haitian football’s elite institutions. The result is far more than just a trophy: it stands as a testament to the club’s decades-long foundation built on deep tradition, uncompromising competitive standards, and relentless ambition.
As a reward for their top-two finish this season, Violette Athletic Club will go on to represent Haiti in the upcoming Caribbean Cup, while runner-up Baltimore SC will compete in the Caribbean Shield. Both sides earned their spots in the regional competitions after entertaining football fans across Haiti throughout the entire 2025-2026 campaign, pushing each other to the final match of the season.